“I worry everyone hates me as much as I hate myself.”
Most people use the term narcissist to describe individuals with self-centered behavior and exaggerated picture of their own worth...
"I will spend hours replaying conversations, actions, everything I can possibly remember that has ever happened with that person."
Learning about narcissism can seem overwhelming. Let’s unpack some of the key differences between covert narcissism vs. borderline personality disorder.
While Narcissistic Personality Disorder is most commonly seen in males, Histrionic Personality Disorder or HPD, is mostly seen in women.
The primary distinction between grandiose and vulnerable narcissists is that grandiose narcissistic behavior is visible to others...
Do you secretly feel inferior to others, and struggle with shame? Are you reluctant to pursue goals, take risk
While Narcissistic Personality Disorder is most commonly seen in males, Histrionic Personality Disorder or HPD, is mostly seen in women.
"I'm terrified if I tell the truth, I will be judged."
Narcissism is a complex trait that many people exhibit, yet few understand its origins. When we know what causes these behaviors, it becomes easier to manage and cope with the narcissistic individuals in our lives. This article will explain what the root causes of narcissism are, covering genetics, upbringing, and possible environmental triggers. By reading
If you're struggling to on how to deal with a narcissistic boss, this article is your go-to guide to making the workplace safer and happier.
Narcissistic collapse occurs when a narcissist’s ability to uphold their grandiose, confident image is threatened. As a result, they often become enraged, resulting in impulsivity, intense lashing out, or harm to others. While this reaction isn’t typically intentional, it’s a way for the narcissist to re-establish a sense of control.
Learn about the most common BPD triggers, how to recognize a BPD episode, and how to manage triggers and symptoms of borderline personality disorder.
Some people are lucky to have a healthy, loving relationship with their mom. But if that’s never been the case for you, you might be wondering what happened, what went wrong, or why you just can’t get along. While there are countless causes of unhealthy mother-daughter relationships, one possible explanation could be that your mom […]
Plenty of mentally-healthy people cheat — an estimated 40%, in fact — but the general consensus surrounding borderline personality disorder is that it is us, the unstable, toxic borderlines, who are…
Some say emotional neglect causes Borderline Personality Disorder. Here are 5 ways emotional neglect can contribute to the development of this disorder.
Like a master puppeteer pulling invisible strings, narcissists possess a cunning ability to manipulate their partners with a calculated precision that borders on artistry. They employ various tactics that leave their victims bewildered and questioning their reality. From gaslighting to love-bombing, the methods used by narcissists are as insidious as they are effective. But how
“Going from being best friends with someone to hating their guts, and then going back to being best friends..."
The truth about this condition may surprise you.
We all display a few narcissistic qualities, like being preoccupied with fantasies of success or being easily wounded by criticism. And most of us have people in our lives who seem to display these qualities to the exclusion of all others — people…
“Borderline Personality Disorder is a very intense disorder of behaviour and intensified emotions, often described by medical professionals as a roller coaster. Trauma and other factors contr…
The last thing a narcissist wants is for you to know how to deal with them.
Most people are familiar with the words sociopath and psychopath, but not so comfortable with their more clinical term: antisocial personality disorder. Antisocial personality disorder has a confusing name, but is a very serious and lifelong…
Does communication often turn to conflict? Specific phrases thrown at you that bear no relevance? Learn 6 things narcissists say and what they actually mean.
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Relationships are hard. Even harder when you feel everything to an extreme. Empaths can have a difficult time in close relationships and may fall into the pitfall of the narcissist. These types of people may drain
I have made a collection of more than 50 gaslighting phrases that narcissists say directly to people who have been in relationships with narcissists or have a narcissistic parent. This is real life with a
Malignant narcissists often meet the criteria for both narcissistic and antisocial personality disorder, and their behavior is harmful and destructive.
High-functioning borderline personality disorder (BPD) involves a quieter, more internally-focused expression of BPD symptoms which are often less observable and invasive than those of other types of BPD. Individuals with high-functioning BPD tend to experience depression, an unstable sense of self, dependency in relationships, rumination, intense emotions, and self-judgment.
Emotionally intelligent people can wisely handle toxic people as well manage their own emotions.
Why do narcissists lie? Because they suffer from a narcissistic personality disorder. That is the short answer. They operate from a fragmented sense of self, they don’t live by a set of personal values, instead, they see everything as an opportunity because they are playing the game of life, and their only goal is to
Sometimes, people get confused with Psychopath and Sociopath and use them interchangeably. Learn the Difference between psychopaths vs. Sociopaths.
"Despite your intense reactions, your pain is valid."
You know I write an awful lot about healing from the past and forgiving others and all that kind of good stuff. I also write a lot of articles that share quotes
Let's go over the borderline and narcissist relationship, the toxicity that comes with it. Includes a story of a BPD and narcissist couple.
The major issues associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD) stem from unstable emotions and fear of abandonment. Conversely, narcissists’ primary problems relate to self-importance, a lack of empathy, and an eagerness to feed their egos. A person with BPD will seek to attach themselves to others in order to escape feelings
